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Craftsman 917.27163 vs Craftsman 917.27313
Verdict: Craftsman 917.27163 vs Craftsman 917.27313
The Craftsman 917.27163 and the Craftsman 917.27313 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Craftsman 917.27313 is the newer design (2003 vs 2001). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Craftsman
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Craftsman (a part of Sears)Reference
Manufacturer
AYPReference
AYPReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
30.5 ciReference
29.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
91 x 78 mmReference
90 x 77 mmReference
Power
12.3 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RC12YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Power (gross)
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12.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana D4360Reference
Peerless 206-545CReference
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
manualReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
18x9.5Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.5Reference
20x10-8Reference
Front tire
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15x6.0-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
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15x6.0-6Reference
Craftsman 917.27163 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
5 (lights)Reference
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Battery CCA
190Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
25Reference
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Battery Group
U1RReference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Craftsman 917.27313 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.